Is the top of this table smooth or grainy? Could you do paperwork on it without the grain effect showing through in your pencil lines?
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I just tried writing on the table using a pen on thin paper and thicker notepad paper. On the thin paper, you can feel the slight grain in the tabletop, but not with thicker paper. I would say to use a blotter.
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Cannot honestly answer that question because I use the table for setup on printer, battery back up, phone and other attachments and have never used it as a writing desk! Sorry. but I will tell you the one I have has a very smooth surface. God Bless!
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The top is semi smooth. It's not textured but not as smooth as glass. Make note of dimensions; this table is VERY narrow.
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Yes it is smooth but has a raised edge. I do use it for writing as well as laptop PC - good luck John Char
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It is wood veneer. general frame structure is good and wheels make moving easy. overall only 2 points of concern. 1. the physical size of the desk wooden surface is small. would have preferred something bigger. 2. the mechanism that allows for tilting the top is cheap.
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This table top has a slight texture to it, not completely smooth. However I would think it would be fine to write on because it is minimal texture.
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I use my table in an art studio so do not use it for typing, but I think it would wobble a bit. When opened, it is a little unstable.
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Table is durable and very solid. I would suggest using a polish/protect to avoid scratching the top especially with children.
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I used the table for extra seating at a holiday meal, so I don't have direct experience with writing, printers or computer use. But the table is very stable and sturdy, and I think it would work well for your intended purpose...assuming you don't have an old 50-pound dot matrix printer clanging away !
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The top is fine-textured. You would need something between your work and the tabletop, probably.
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Hey Katie,I have this coffee table & LOVE IT! The panels are almost 100% flat & even. The wood is fairly smooth-- not sanded down & lacquered, but a bit more rustic & natural. Hope that helps.
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The top is smooth, but the corners are sharp. Very nice tables for the money.
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The resin top is very bumpy, not smooth. It really depends on how you want to use table. Resin top not good for writing or dining, but it is very durable.
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The top has cutouts and a pattern so it is not perfectly even. We have not had trouble with glasses on it but if you want a perfectly smooth or even top this is not. It is a very nice table and we have been enjoying it. Easy to assemble and seems great quality for the price so far.
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The specific table I received has a very lightly textured surface. It is probably smooth enough to write on, but I'd be inclined to use a pad or other backing of some sort.
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Dear James. I am not an expert in recognizing wood, but I can assure you it is not solid wood but it looks good for me. It is easy to clean and it does not look like a cheap piece of furniture. I clean the table with windex vinegar and it looks great. Once in a while I use wood polish. It is a nice looking table, if you want something simple. It is hard to guess what your expectations are, but I was not disappointed.
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Excuse me, my English is not good.The table may be made of high density compression board. It is the surface of wood grain. It looks good.
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Hi Rachel,It appears to be pressed wood/particle board. The wood grain that you see is a false veneer. It does look nice but it isn't actual wood grain -- which is one reason why it will not support the weight of a shelf full of very large books. Over time the shelving will bend if there is a lot of weight on it.Doug